Jones was accused of being disorderly and shouting profanities at a downtown bar and trying to pull away as officers arrested him. Jones pleaded not guilty to both charges in July.

At the time, Jones was on probation in Las Vegas in connection with a 2007 no contest plea to a strip club melee that left three people wounded. He was ordered in November to perform an additional 75 hours of community service for violating that probation with the Cincinnati arrest.

"I was just trying to protect someone that I love. I put it on myself. I just apologize to the officers and the people at the Justice Center," Jones told the court. "I truly realize I could have handled it better."

"In lieu of that apology and acceptance of responsibility, we are prepared to dismiss the resisting charge," assistant solicitor Karla Burtch said.

The charge carried a sentence of up to 50 days in jail and a $250 fine. Judge Brad Greenberg sentenced Jones to one year probation and a 30-day suspended jail sentence. Jones was fined the maximum, as well as court costs, and was ordered to perform 50 hours community service.

"As you wanted to be regarded as a professional you need to act like one at all times," Greenberg said. "I don't know why someone with your ability would risk their career with this type of foolishness."

Greenberg told Jones to stay away from the club where he was arrested, as well as the "club scene," in general.